A city that tourists like in the summer is not always suitable for a family to live permanently. A valid comparison starts with an everyday scenario.
Start with your schedule
Work, school, medical, airport and daily shopping form a map of real life. Travel time is often more important than the advertising description of an area.
Check out the city out of season
In winter, transport, weather, load of services and the rhythm of areas change. Traveling in different seasons helps you see the picture without a tourist filter.
Compare identical parameters
Use one table for all cities: budget, infrastructure, climate, transport, environmental language and family plans for three years.
Run a 30-day life simulation
Create a sample calendar with commuting, school, health appointments, shopping, social life and airport trips. Price long-term rent in a real neighbourhood, not a holiday listing, and add utilities, building fees and seasonal energy use. Check summer crowding and winter service levels, earthquake exposure, internet quality and access to public offices. Score every city with the same weights and visit the leading option outside peak season. This prevents climate or sea views from hiding weaknesses that affect ordinary weekly life.